This document discusses leadership competencies and provides an overview of the nine key leadership competencies: passion, humor, courage, integrity and trust, energy/vitality/enthusiasm, building a team, setting priorities, creativity, and vision. It defines each competency and provides tips on how to improve or apply each one to become an effective leader. The overall message is that developing these nine competencies, in addition to traditional management skills, allows one to act as a true leader in any situation.